Mako and the group returned to their hotel after separating from Nathan and Leon back in the forest.
Upon entering the hotel lobby, they were greeted by an unexpected welcome. The hotel manager, who had previously been the epitome of professionalism, now appeared flustered as he saw the group enter through the main entrance. His demeanor was unsettling as he stammered through a greeting.
"W-welcome back, Are you guys alright?" the manager said, his voice a bit shaky.
The group was a bit confused as to why the Hotel manager would be so concerned about them, but before they could say anything, the manager continued.
"I heard that the shadow was spotted tonight and you hadn't returned for so long, I was worried something might have happened to our esteemed guests."
Something about how the manager spoke didn't really stick well with Iris as she gave a soft yet firm reply.
"We didn't encounter any shadows the whole night. We just got too hung up near the village fountain."
